Turn toward.
Last weekend, I spent two days at a work retreat for women entrepreneurs—not as the facilitator, but as a participant. It was way out of my comfort zone, and yet, I knew I was supposed to be there. For two days,
when we turn toward one another
Sometimes, it is hard to feel like you are making an impact, especially when you are living or working in a space that feels overwhelming or unhealthy or like it will never change. I am often confronted with some version of
Onward and Ever Upward
If you’ve been paying close attention, you might have noticed some changes on my social media accounts and email signature. By now, I hope you also know that I’ve launched my own curriculum, Courage is Built Here,™ a project 25 years
I love it!
@mz_michellez texted me, "I found this thrifted gift that made me think of you. It's either going to be super tacky or super cute. No worries if it’s too tacky." When I opened the package, I was instantly overwhelmed with memories of
People are beautifully complicated.
No one likes being reduced to a monolith—defined by just one aspect of who they are, what they believe, or how they feel. Yet, it happens all the time. Assumptions creep in, often unspoken yet still very loud (and sometimes
Courage is about stepping forward authentically.
What if courage wasn’t about being fearless?What if it is about showing up fully as all of you? Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often we hold back. We hesitate in work meetings, tough conversations, and even our closest relationships. It feels safer,
Motherhood in America podcast interview
The second legacy episode is about How to Stop Comparing Our Stories with @justinefroelker .Justine’s journey toward parenthood did not go as planned. In this episode she shares her story of loss, grief, and moving forward. I’ve continued to be inspired by
What we do, how we love, and how we help matters.
As I watch the devastation of the LA fires, feeling like all I can do is pray and give what I can financially, I want to remind us of a few things: Doomscrolling—taking in more horrific information than we were ever
This snowy Monday.
Yesterday, as the storm raged, my full-time job was birds and reading. Today, with the city blanketed in ice and snow silence, my priorities have shifted: convincing Winston to brave the cold for a potty break (he's not a fan),
Small acts of courage.
Advent teaches us that small acts of courage can create great big ripples. A smile for a stranger. A kind word to someone struggling. A moment of stillness amidst the chaos. These are the quiet acts that change the world, one moment
